36 Perennial Seeds 
Malva, Musk Mallow Hardy Poppies 
The mallows are very fine for border plants, free 
flowering and showy. The flowers are borne in 
terminal clusters in June and July. 
3005 MOSCHATA ROSE. Sweet Scented. 
Satiny pink flowers. S feet tall. Pkt.5c; oz.t^Oc. 
Matricaria 
Oenothera Toungii 
Although Matricaria is a perennial, it is best grown 
as an annual. See listing on page 17._ 
Meconopsis, Blue Poppy 
3008 BAILEYII. This beautiful blue perennial 
Poppy from Tibet, throws from its root stock, 
half a dozen leafy stems 3 feet high with broad 
sea-green leaves. The flowers are four-petaled and 
a glorious sky-blue with golden yellow anthers. 
Awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Royal 
Horticultural SocietJ^ 
Blooms in July. Pkt. 15c. 
CULTURE. Being rather difiBcult to grow, we 
will give you a leaflet on Culture of Meconopsis 
free, if you a.sk for one. 
Monarda. Bergamot 
3106 DIDYMA HYBRIDA MIXED. Bee Balm, Oswego Tea. 
Flowers of brilliant scarlet-crimson, rose or purple borne on coarse 
stocks 3 feet high. Makes a showy display, excellent for massing and for 
naturalizing. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 50c. 
Myosotis, Forget-Me-Not 
Alpestris Tarieties 
These early varieties begin to bloom in April and are used by florists 
for winter blooming. For outdoor bloom, it is best to sow the seed in 
summer for the followng Spring bloom. They are perennials but need 
light protection over winter in a cold frame as they are often grown as 
annuals. The blue varieties always have a yellow eye. 1 foot tall. Myos¬ 
otis makes a lovely ground planting for Spring blooming bulbs. 
3118 ALPESTRIS BLUE. Bright blue semi-trailing. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 20c. 
3125 ALPESTRIS INDIGO or Royal Blue. Deep blue, semi-trailing. 
Pkt. 8c; oz. 30c. 
3126 ISOLDE KROTZ. An improved strain. The largest flowered and 
longest blooming bright blue. Compact in growth. Pkt. 15c. 
Papaver 
For a gorgeous di.«»play, few flowers can compete 
with the brilliant Poppies in June and July. Immense 
silken cups of glowing colors with black blotch at 
base of petals. 
If, after blooming, the tops are carefully taken off, 
not to injure the crown, they often bloom again 
in the fall. If cut in bud. Poppies niake delightful 
cut-flowers. Height 2^'^ to 3 feet. 
BITO ORIENTAL SCARLET. Tremendous cup 
of brilliant scarlet, with purple-black blotches. 
Pkt. lOc; oz. 25c. 
3178 BEAUTY OF LIVERMEBE. Deep oxblood- 
red with black throat. 3 ft. Pkt. 15c; ^oz. 30c. 
3179 THE FELTHAM. New distinct strain with 
varioua colors, scarlet, orange, apricot and salmon 
but with no black blotches. Pkt. 15c. 
3180 MRS. PERRY. Shrimp pink or apricot. 
The best of the pink Orientals. Pkt. 15c. 
3177 ORIENTAL HYBRIDS. Some brilliant 
new shades have been developed, running through 
orange, salmon to scarlet. Our mixture contains the 
finest shades. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
Nudicaule or Iceland 
Oriental Poppy 
See Color Plate, 
rOppiGS Page 40. 
Iceland Poppies are fine Rock Garden subjects.They bloom practically 
all summer and form neat plants wdth tufts of attractive foliage. Make 
lovely table decorations with their silky cup-shaped flowers. Stems 
stand about 1 foot high. 
3185 COONARA PINK. New variety in shades of pink, salmon and 
apricot. Pkt. lOe; ^ oz. 25c. 
3181 SUNBEAM GIANT MIXED. Fine color mixture, ranging from 
white, through straw yellow to orange and orange-scarlet. Like the finest 
paper in texture. Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 25c. 
3182 DOUBLE MIXED. A selected strain, A large percentage will 
produce double flowers, Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
3183 EL MONTE. An excellent cut-flower with long stiff stems. 
Flowers extra large of rich tangerine orange. Pkt. 12c; oz. 30c. 
3184 SINGLE MIXED. Variety of colors. Pkt. 8c; ^ oz. 25c. 
Meconopsis 
3186 Fakenham Hybrids. These gorgeous new Poppies are 
almost twice the size of other Iceland Poppies. Bloom later, have 
long, stiff stems. Colors cover the w’hole range known to Poppies 
with many new shades and tints, Pkt. 15c; -h oz. 35c. 
Oenothera, Evening Primrose ®^p^g"e 59 .‘® 
3161 YOUNGII. Fragrant, bright lemon yellow flowers 
to 2 inches across, borne in clusters. Sturdy plants 1}^ to 2 feet 
tall. This variety blooms in the daytime except in bright sun¬ 
light, as well as in the evening. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. Poppy, Iceland Sunbeam 
3162 CLUTEI. New biennial Evening Primrose. From a large rosettes of leaves, 
it throws a large central stalk 3}^ to 4 feet tall, bearing large flowers of soft yellow. 
Does not close in the daytime. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. 25c. 
3163 MISSOURIENSIS R. G. Dwarf species, only 10 inches tall, solitary flowers, 
often 5 inches across from June to August. A fine Rock Garden Variety. Pkt. lOc; 
A oz. 30c. 
Polemonium, Jacobs Ladder 
3236 COERULEUM GRANDIFLORUM 
BLUE. Produce during May, June and July, erect 
stems bearing terminal heads of attractive violet 
blue flowers. The leaves are clustered mostly at 
the base of the stem. They like partial shade and 
considerable moisture. 2 ft. tall. Pkt. 5c; 
*4 oz. 25c. 
Potentilla, Cinquefoil 
3211 HYBRIDA SINGLE. R. O. A very at¬ 
tractive trailing plant. The flowers are showy in 
shades of red, orange and yellow, and are freely 
borne from June to August. \ Yi ft. Pkt. lOc; 
^ oz. 25c. 
3212 HYBRIDA DOL^LE. R. G. The double 
Penstemon Sensation form of above. Pkt. 15c. 
Physalis, Chinese Lantern Plant 
3204 FBANCHETI. This is a very interesting plant because 
of the brightly colored .seed pods which are produced in the fall 
and tinted by Jack Frost. As they hang on the stem they resemble 
the Chinese Lanterns. You can dry the stems holding the Lanterns 
and have them throughout the winter as an interior decoration. 
City florists get a nice price for them. See these In Color on Page 
21. 2 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; *4 oz. 30c. 
Physostegia, False Dragonhead 
A fine subject for the herbaceous or shrub border, 
because of its long blooming season and attractive foli¬ 
age. The flower spikes are excellent for cutting. Easy 
to grow, preferring rich moist soil and sun. 
3208 VIRGINICA PINK. During July and August 
the splendid bushy plants carry graceful terminal 
spikes of tubular flowers of delicate rosy pink. 3 to 
4 ft. tall. Pkt. lOc; oz. 33c. 
3209 VIRGINICA WHITE. Similar to Virginica 
Pink, except color. Pkt. lOe; oz. 33c. 
3210 COMPACTA ROSEA. R. G. A dwarf com¬ 
pact v.iriety producing heavy compact spikes of 
bloom of deep pink. Produces a very striking appear¬ 
ance in any situation but is especially fine for rock 
gardens. 12 to 1.5 In. tall. Pkt. lOc; oz. 3.5c. Physostegia 
^ Dwarf Compact Myosotis 
These strains have been selected for their compact growth. They 
form little mounds of blue, so fine for ribbon planting or potting. 
Alpine Poppy, Papaver Alpinum 
3187 ALPINUM MIXED. R. G. A charming miniature Poppy 
in brilliant shades of scarlet, orange, yellow, apricot, pink and white. 
Rock Garden Poppy. 6 Inches high. Pkt. 15c; iV oz. 45c. 
Apestris Victoria or Compacta 
3119 LIGHT BLUE 3127 DEEP BLUE 
3128 ROSE-PINK 3129 WHITE 
Price any of above, Pkt. lOc. oz. 30c. 
3120 EYEBBLOOMING PALUSTBIS, Senipcrflorens. 
Blooms all summer. Small bright, light blue flowers borne in clusters 
on half-creeping stems. Fine for carpeting in shady places or moist 
spots. The best. Forget-Me-Not for naturalizing. Pkt. 10c; 
^ oz. 30c. 
3123 DISSITIFLOBA DEEP BLUE. Swiss ForgeteMe-Nots. 
Very early and floriferous. Fine for ground cover under spring 
blooming bulbs. Biennial, so reseed each year. Pkt. ISc. 
Nepeta, Mauve Catmint 
3146 MUSSINI R. G. Dwarf edging plant with blue-gray 
foliage and pale mauve flowers during practically the whole summer. 
Very delightfully effective. 9 to 12 inches tall. Pkt. 12c; 
fr oz. 30c. 
Myosotis, Victoria 
Penstemon, Beards Tongue 
See These In Color on Page 49. 
As bedding plants, the Penstemons rival the Petunias. They 
carry a wealth of bloom all summer, and while not always hardy 
in the Northern States, the plants will revive with mnter protection. 
They may also be grown as annuals and will bloom the first year 
from early sown seed. 
3192 SENSATION GLOXINOIDES. Resembles Gloxinias 
and comes in lovely shades of pink, rose, red, lilac and purple. 
Grows 2 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; oz. 35c. 
3194 BLUE GEM. A dwarf or prostrate form, excellent for the 
Rock Garden. Rich shade of blue. Pkt. 10c; fs oz. 25c. 
3195 GRANDIFLOROUS MIXED. One of the showiest 
Penstemons, with its leathery leaves and stems that rise up 2J.^ 
to 3 feet with spikes of pretty lilac and pink flowers during May 
and June. Fine for cutting. Pkt. lOc; ^ oz. 30c. 
3196 GRACIELLA HYBRIDS. Graceful plants carrying 
many small flowers in good range of colors. Pkt. lOc; ,jjOZ. 23c. 
PENSTEMON. See also CHELONE or TURTLEHEAD, listed 
on page 30. 
The Templin-Bradley Co., Nationwide Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Cleveland, Ohio 
